Paramedic at Sovah Health - Danville summary:
SOVAH Health - Danville is seeking a full-time Paramedic to respond to emergency medical calls and provide essential patient care. The role requires navigating an ambulance to the patient's location, administering medical care, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Minimum Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required and graduate of an EMT Paramedic program.
Required Skills:
- Ability to respond quickly and calmly under stressful or emergencies.
- Requires flexibility in scheduling with the ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville on all units.
Required Certifications/Licenses:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
- Current licensure by the state of Virginia as an EMT-Paramedic.
Minimum Work Experience:
- One year field experience as a Paramedic is required.
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Keywords:
EMT, emergency medical services, patient care, Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, PALS, medical emergencies, ambulance services, healthcare